Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently paid a visit to the Avaada Superfactory located in Nagpur. During his visit, he engaged in an informal discussion with Avaada Group Chairman Vineet Mittal and congratulated the entire team for establishing this significant manufacturing unit. CM Fadnavis stated that this facility has the potential to emerge as a prominent center for solar equipment manufacturing in India. He added that investments of this scale will play a crucial role in attracting further industrial projects to the Vidarbha region.
Translating Memorandums into Operational Reality
CM Devendra Fadnavis remarked that witnessing promises made under memorandums of understanding translate into fully operational factories, and seeing Maharashtra and India integrate into the global supply chain, brings immense energy to public service. He noted that thanks to the investments driven by Vineet Mittal and his team, Nagpur is witnessing a surge of interest in solar modules. If other investors complete their projects on schedule, Nagpur will soon house the country's largest solar module ecosystem. He further highlighted that Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur are the next major hubs, warning that investors who miss out on investing here are missing a massive opportunity.
Industry Leadership Applauds Government Support
During the Chief Minister's visit, Vineet Mittal presented him with a special commemorative memento featuring the very first solar cell manufactured at the Nagpur plant. This token symbolized how the project has successfully progressed from an investment commitment to active solar cell production in Maharashtra. Praising the Chief Minister, Mittal stated that an MOU merely sparks hope, whereas an operational factory fulfills that promise, adding that the Chief Minister's encouragement serves as a major morale booster for the team that built the facility. His message to fellow entrepreneurs was clear: focus on the emerging opportunities across Vidarbha and Marathwada.
Expanding Manufacturing Capacities and Future Goals
Mittal emphasized that Avaada is fully committed to converting these prospects into manufacturing prowess, skilled employment, and robust domestic supply chains. Avaada Group's solar PV manufacturing arm, Avaada Electro, currently operates an 8.5 GW N-type TOPCon glass-to-glass module manufacturing capacity spread across Nagpur and Dadri. In Nagpur specifically, a 3 GW N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing capacity is already operational. Looking ahead, Avaada Electro plans to set up a 3 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity in Nagpur, extending its operations to the early stages of the solar value chain. This expansion aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and enhance value addition within India.
